Examples of boon in a Sentence
Noun
the couple's generous donation was a great boon to the charity's fund-raising campaign
a softhearted man who finds it hard to deny any boon, whether it be for friend or stranger
Adjective
I and my boon companions celebrated that afternoon's victory on the gridiron with a night at a local dance club.
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Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
The ratings for Thursday’s final aren’t in yet, but, according to the NHL, the round-robin rounds proved to be a boon for viewership.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Playing in the Pride’s tiny gymnasium – its floor is a few feet shorter than Carondelet’s – was actually a boon for the visitors.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
Montes de Toledo Madrid itself has so much to offer, but its proximity to incredible experiences within a couple of hours drive is another boon which new residents value.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The shortage has been a boon for small producers across the country, including North Texas, as consumers seek out alternatives to sparse offerings at grocery stores.
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boon. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
boon
2 of 2 adjective
: merry sense 1
a boon companion
Etymology
Noun
Middle English boon "favor," from an early Norse word meaning "a request, plea"
Adjective
Middle English boon, bon "favorable," from early French bon "good," derived from Latin bonus "good" — related to bonus
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